Maluhia

Peace

Derek Nakamoto

Maluhia Demo.mp3
Song List
1.
Days Of My Youth
2.
Lei Aloha, Lei Makamae
3.
E Maliu Mai
4.
Hanalei Moon
5.
Ku'uipo I Ka He'e Pu'e One
6.
Hawai’i Aloha
7.
Wonderful World of Aloha
Reviews
Island Mele
Friday, September 5, 2003
By John Berger

Maluhia is keyboardist Derek Nakamoto's second instrumental album for Daniel Ho's Los Angeles-based label.

A nine-minute exploration of "Days of My Youth" uses contrasts between piano and synthesized sonic washes to suggest both the joys and the sorrows associated with the Kui Lee composition. Nakamoto's arrangement is beautiful throughout.

He also approaches six other melodies in a similar New Age setting. The overall ambience creates a soothing, tranquil atmosphere that makes "Maluhia" a perfect stress-reliever.
Credits
Visit Derek at www.dereknakamoto.com
Mahalo to Daniel Ho and Lynette Loo
for their offerings. Greg Tease & EMAGIC USA
Photography & Graphic Design by Daniel Ho
Flowers photographed by Derek Nakamoto
Adaptations and Arrangements
Copyrighted by Poi Dog Music
Administrated by MCS Music America
1625 Broadway 4th Floor
Nashville, TN 37203-3138
615-250-4699
Notes
Dear Ones,

Whether you are a "local", a visitor to the islands or a kama’aina who has
moved away and dreams of returning home… we all sense a very deep and
real magic that embraces Hawaii.

These are songs I have heard in my childhood and performed throughout my youth.
Moving away from Hawaii and longing to be back home has blessed me with a
new perspective of these island treasures. These impressionistic interpretations show
my love and respect for the magic of the islands I will always call my home.

Inspired by the Heart for the Soul.

"For Daisy"

Derek